Add 30/48 and 30/54
30/48 + 30/54 is 85/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
30/48 = 30 × 9/48 × 9 = 270/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
30/54 = 30 × 8/54 × 8 = 240/432 - Add the two like fractions:
270/432 + 240/432 = 270 + 240/432 = 510/432 - 510/432 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 30/48 + 30/54 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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